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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2010 Ford Escape vs 2010 Lincoln MKX

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2010 Ford Escape2010 Lincoln MKX
NHTSA complaints2,068111
Recall campaigns36
Service bulletins (TSBs)4934
Investigations40
Crash reports299
Fire reports31
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–3219–20
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi89,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeLincoln MKX
Vehicle Speed Control5585
Power Train5084
Engine4934
Fuel/propulsion System4402
Steering4221
Electrical System2163
Structure845
Fuel System, Gasoline702

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling3550
Loss of power2690
Check engine light1560
Hesitation / surging1220
Steering problems830
Vibration / shaking800
Rust / corrosion560
Misfire / rough idle210

Compare all Ford Escape vs Lincoln MKX years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.